The 7 Most Flattering Eye Shadow Colors for Brown Eyes

Sharing an eye color with half the world's population doesn't mean you're destined to blend in with the crowd. Makeup artist Emily Kate Warren recommends these six shades to make brown eyes seem like the rarest of them all.

For a pretty eye-makeup look that's neither drab or cuckoo-bananas, go green. "And don't be afraid to try different finishes," advises Warren. "Green tones come in a wide range of matte and metallic shades — they'll all pick up any flecks in brown."

Warm up a neutral shadow shade, like bone or taupe, with a layer of copper shadow on the outer halves of your lids. "It will highlight your eye color, and the shimmer will add a little texture," says Warren.

"Brown is a mix of all the primary colors, so there are a lot of options," says Warren. She recommends a vibrant blue shadow for rich, dark brown eyes. "An electric shade really makes brown eyes pop — I just love the contrast."

Purple shades best enhance brown eyes with hazel flecks, says Warren: "The eyes already have a variety of tones, so you don't need a dramatic shade to create a striking contrast." But you don't have to stick with shadows. Try a rich plum mascara. It will flatter brown irises and make the whites of the eyes look seriously bright.